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Growing Up on Methamphetamines
Pages
352
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

Nic Sheff's journey into addiction began at eleven, escalating through various substances until crystal meth and heroin took hold. This raw, honest memoir recounts his devastating relapse in California and the arduous path to recovery. It's a harrowing look at a young man battling his past, his family, and himself, yet it offers a glimmer of hope.

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About the author

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Nic Sheff

Due to his parents' divorce, at age 4, Sheff spent much of his childhood bouncing back and forth between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. He began using alcohol and drugs early on, even before his teen years. By high school he was a regular user of ecstasy and cocaine. Living on the street much of the time, Sheff became involved in various destructive behaviors such as selling drugs and working as a prostitute in order to support his addiction. Eventually, faced with the choice of jai...